Tag: Co-parenting
Protecting Children: Co-Parenting, Privatization, and Child Safety (Ep. 20)

Protecting Children: Co-Parenting, Privatization, and Child Safety (Ep. 20)

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Please be advised the following content discusses child abuse. Some of the information discussed comes from third-party hearsay and may not be completely accurate.

In August of 2023, video bloggers Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were arrested on several accounts of aggravated child abuse. Knowing what to look for could help children in similar situations.

Justin Sisemore and Andrea Jones discuss the importance of co-parenting and open communication in separated families. They explore the privatization of organizations involved in custody cases, the challenges of gathering evidence in abuse allegations and the role of Child Protective Services in children’s safety. 

Justin and Andrea touch on:

  • The case of Ruby Franke and Jodie Hildebrandt
  • The importance of maintaining cooperative communication while co-parenting 
  • The positive and negative impact of privatization on custody cases
  • What neighbours should keep an eye out for in possible child abuse cases

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Ensuring Equal Parenting Rights as a Father during Custody Agreements (Ep. 17)

Ensuring Equal Parenting Rights as a Father during Custody Agreements (Ep. 17)

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When women were the primary caregiver for their children, courts tended to favour them when dealing with divorce and custody arrangements. Today, many families split both parenting and work.

In this episode, Justin Sisemore and Andrea Jones dive into the father’s rights regarding child custody. They focus on how custody proceedings have changed and what should be prioritized when aiming for primary custody, whether you are a man or woman.

Justin and Andrea discuss:

  •  What father’s rights mean in the modern custody case
  • How courts determine primary custody when both parents work
  • Why 50/50 custody may not be the best option for the child’s development
  • The importance of keeping an organized and clear presentation of legal strategies during custody cases 
  • And more!

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High-Conflict Divorce: Here’s What To Expect (Ep. 3)

High-Conflict Divorce: Here’s What To Expect (Ep. 3)

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A high-conflict divorce can occur when both parties do not see eye to eye on the asset valuation, leading to a somewhat messy course of action to follow. 

However, knowing the steps to take in order to protect yourself and your children from getting further entangled can ease the stressors associated with the legalities of divorce. 

In this episode, Justin Sisemore, Andrea Jones, and Mary Maloney uncover the primary steps that lead to messy divorce settlements. They review the necessary steps you should take when looking out for your children and your future once your lawyers get involved.

Justin, Andrea, and Mary discuss:

  • Steps you can take to protect yourself and your children during a contentious divorce  
  • The importance of protecting your children from getting involved in matters of divorce
  • Ways a mutual breakup can go downhill for both parties in a matter of days
  • Crucial conflicts to look out for when building your case
  • And more!

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Co-parenting: How to Keep The Kids’ Interest in Mind (Ep. 2)

Co-parenting: How to Keep The Kids’ Interest in Mind (Ep. 2)

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When a couple is going through with a divorce or separation they can sometimes lose sight of the needs of their children. 

However, for a successful co-parenting situation, both parents need to agree to consider their children’s position and their mental health needs. 

In this episode, Justin Sisemore, Andrea Jones, and Mary Maloney discuss the landscape of co-parenting and where some parents go wrong. Justin, Andrea and Mary strive to educate you about what a healthy co-parenting environment looks like and how to keep your kids in mind when navigating this time in your life.

Justin, Andrea, and Mary discuss:

  • The importance of healthy co-parenting and what that entails  
  • The impact of poor co-parenting and how it can impact the child’s growth and development
  • How to navigate which parent makes what decisions for the child and how each decision must always put the child’s mental health first
  • How to avoid burdening a child with emotional stress during a divorce – the importance of not placing a child in the middle of the separation and making them ‘choose sides’
  • And more!

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